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Articuno is a legendary bird Pokémon that can control ice. The flapping of its wings chills the air. As a result, it is said that when this Pokémon flies, snow will fall.

Name origin

Articuno's name is a combination of the words arctic and uno, the Spanish word for one, indicating that it is the first in the series of Kantolegendary birds. Its Japanese name is simply Freezer, one who freezes.

This Pokémon's appearance is based on the Arabic Anka myth, which is that of a giant arctic bird. The bird is similar to the phoenix as it is known to resurrect itself and appear to doomed people in the mountains.

Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature, if applicable.

Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature, if applicable.

Anime Info

Articuno first appeared in Pokémon the Movie 2000. Jirarudan captured Articuno and the two other Kanto Legendary birds so he could get Lugia to rise from the seas so he could capture the Diving Pokémon as well.